Trainee Commercial Manager - Early Careers

Frasers Group; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global sports retailer is offering a unique Elevation programme aimed at training future champions of commercial retail. Participants will gain hands-on experience managing the product lifecycle, working closely with factories and taking ownership of various functions including design, logistics, and quality control. Successful applicants will have strong communication skills, a passion for retail, and working knowledge of Excel. Benefits include free accommodation, discounts, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

One year free accommodation

Discounted gym membership

20% discount across brands

Recognition scheme with double pay

Well-being programme

24-hour wellbeing helpline

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in Maths & English.
• A real passion for retail, able to spot customer trends.
• Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the entire product lifecycle from concept to completion.
• Work closely with factories to review product performance.
• Gain hands-on experience in design, development, and logistics.

Skills

Commerciality

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Retail passion

Education

GCSE grade C in Maths & English

Degree in related fields encouraged

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Elevation programme is designed to help you live and breathe our principles. You’ll discover what it means to think without limits, own it, be relevant and be the next champion of commercial retail. This is a unique opportunity to deliver tangible product performance for the UK’s biggest sports retailer.

Year 1 Responsibilities

You’ll gain hands‑on experience by working closely with several factories that supply our products. From concept to completion, you’ll take ownership of the entire product lifecycle, including:

• Design & development
• Forecasting and pricing
• Amendments and logistics
• Quality control and category optimisation

Each week, a factory team visits our Shirebrook HQ to review product performance, giving you the chance to build strong relationships and understand the commercial process in depth.

Year 2 Focus

You’ll use your knowledge to specialise in a particular area, with opportunities to broaden your exposure across our other brands.

Development

• Early access to our Leadership and Management Training programme
• Exclusive insights from senior leaders across Frasers Group
• Continuous professional development designed to accelerate your career

Qualifications

• A degree is not essential, but applicants from Economics, Marketing, Digital, Finance, Business Studies, Fashion & Merchandising, Management are encouraged to apply
• GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in Maths & English
• Valid working rights for the UK
• Able to put commerciality at the forefront of your decision making
• Working understanding of Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite
• Confident working with complex data to draw business conclusions
• A real passion for retail, able to spot customer trends
• Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal, building outstanding partnerships

Why join Frasers Group?

Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we’re serving our consumers with the world’s best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we’re elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers and GAME. Our people are forward thinkers who are driven to operate outside of their comfort zone to change the future of retail, embracing challenges along the way. The potential to elevate your career is massive, the experience unrivalled.

Benefits

• One year free accommodation, as well as subsidised food and laundry
• Discounted gym membership
• 20% discount across our brands, including Sports Direct, Jack Wills, FLANNELS, Everlast, GAME, Frasers and many more
• Frasers Champion – a peer‑nominated recognition scheme where winners receive double pay for one month
• Frasers Festival – an event like no other. Our Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe – hosting a mega brand village, guest speakers from the world’s biggest brands, evening entertainment, the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge and much more
• Frasers Fit – our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues’ physical, financial & mental wellbeing, including free gym classes and discounted memberships
• Retail Trust – free access to a 24‑hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support

Selection Process

1. Application Review (response within 30 days)
2. Online Assessment (analytical skills, logic, values)
3. Video interview (showcase your fearless qualities)
4. Onsite assessment centre at Shirebrook HQ (March 2026)
5. Offer issued in April
6. Programme starts September 2026 with an immersive orientation week